Description
The Chic Lady is what happens when Charter Arms takes the Undercover Lite, one of the most trusted lightweight carry revolvers around, and gives it some real personality. The frame is machined from aircraft grade 7075 aluminum and finished in a lavender anodized coat, while the barrel, cylinder, and hardware get a high polish stainless treatment. The two-tone look turns heads, but underneath it's the same rugged, no-nonsense snubbie Charter has been building its reputation on for decades.
Undercover Lite DNA in a Lavender Package
At roughly 12 ounces unloaded, this is the kind of gun you can drop in a bag or wear on the hip and forget about until you need it. The 2 inch barrel and compact frame keep the overall footprint small, and the five rounds of .38 Special give you a proven defensive cartridge in a package that's simple to run under stress. The double action/single action trigger with a traditional spurred hammer gives you options: pull straight through in double action, or cock the hammer for a lighter, crisper single action break when you have time to aim.
Living With the Chic Lady Day to Day
Fixed sights mean there's nothing to knock out of alignment and nothing to snag on the draw, which is exactly what you want in a close-range defensive revolver. The wheelgun manual of arms is about as straightforward as it gets too. No slide to rack, no magazine to seat, just load the cylinder and go, which makes this a favorite for folks who want reliability without a learning curve. Charter ships each Chic Lady with a specialty carry case that matches the gun's style.
Plenty of compact revolvers do the job. Not many do it while looking this good. If lavender is your color, this one delivers real substance behind the style, backed by Charter Arms' American-made build quality.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Charter Arms
- Model: Chic Lady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 53849
- UPC: 678958538496
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 5 Rounds
- Action: Double Action/Single Action
- Barrel Length: 2 in
- Frame Material: 7075 Aircraft-Grade Aluminum
- Finish: Lavender Anodized Frame, High Polish Stainless Barrel and Cylinder
- Sights: Fixed
- Hammer: Traditional Spurred
- Weight: 12 oz (unloaded)
- Overall Length: 6.25 in
What’s Included
- Charter Arms Chic Lady revolver
- Specialty carry case
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Charter Arms Chic Lady just a colored Undercover Lite?
Mechanically, yes, and that's a good thing. The Chic Lady is built on Charter's popular Undercover Lite platform, so you get the same aircraft grade aluminum frame, stainless components, and proven 5-shot .38 Special design. The lavender anodized frame and high polish parts are the visual upgrade that set this model apart.
How heavy is the Chic Lady, and is it comfortable to carry?
It weighs right around 12 ounces unloaded, which puts it firmly in ultralight territory for a .38 revolver. Combined with the 2 inch barrel and compact frame, it disappears in a holster, bag, or waistband carry setup. The tradeoff with any featherweight snubbie is a bit more felt recoil, so regular practice with your carry load is a smart habit.
Can you shoot this revolver in single action?
Yes. This version of the Chic Lady has a traditional exposed spurred hammer, so you can fire double action with a straight trigger pull or thumb the hammer back for a lighter single action break. That flexibility makes it a little easier to shoot precisely at the range while keeping the simple double action pull for defensive use.
What sights come on the Chic Lady?
It uses fixed sights, which is the standard setup for a defensive snub-nose revolver. There's nothing to adjust, nothing to break, and nothing to catch on clothing during the draw. For the close distances this gun is designed around, fixed sights keep things fast and simple.





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